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The Memorial Cancer Institute Experience

Nick

Dr. Nick Masi is a clinical psychologist. He’s the father of a cancer survivor. He’s a long-time employee of Memorial Healthcare System and the person responsible for introducing the whole system to the concept of patient- and family-centered care. And for five years, he’s been a cancer survivor, too.

Maria

After fighting — and beating — stage IV melanoma, Maria couldn’t believe it when she was diagnosed with breast cancer several years later. Luckily, her digital mammogram at Memorial Women’s Imaging Center caught the cancer very early, at stage zero. And with the team at Memorial Breast Cancer Center on her side, Maria fought and won once again.

Karen

When Karen was diagnosed with colon cancer, she was shocked and numb—but not for very long. She knew there was only one thing she could do: fight. She also knew she couldn’t fight her best battle alone, so she made it her mission to find the right team to be on her side.

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